ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE KALAMASSERY Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade (Third Cycle) by NAAC (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam) HMT Colony P.O., Kalamassery, , ,

Annual Report 2016 - 2017

St. Pauls College, Kalamassery Annual Report 2016-17

ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017

I feel privileged to present before you a brief report of the activities and achievements of St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery in the academic year 2016-17. I present before you the summary of the report which runs into many pages.

I New Office Bearers and Blessing of the College on the Re-opening Day

Dr. V. J. Peter, Head of the Department of Physics and Dr. Rosephilo K J, Head of the department of Chemistry & Dr. Sobhana Michael, Head of the department of Hindi, assumed the office as Principal and Vice Principals respectively on 01/06/2016. On this occasion we acknowledge the selfless-service rendered by Dr. Edwin Xavier, the former principal during the last academic year.

II Students’ Strength (as on 01/01/2020)

The total student strength including the intake during the current academic year for UG & PG are 1371 and 193 respectively, which comes to a total of 1564.

III Staff

The total staff strength of the College as on 01.03.2020 are as follows:

Teaching Staff - 72

Non-Teaching Staff - 10

IV University Examination Results

The College is blessed with very good results, both in UG and PG Examinations during the current academic year. Moreover, our students bagged ranks and distinctions for the various University Examinations conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University during 2015- 2016. 13 students secured A+ and 36 students bagged A grade. The detailed result analysis is given below:

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Programme Students appeared Students passed BSc Chemistry Model II 24 14 BCom Tax 50 49 B Com CA SF 21 12 BA Economics 50 22 BA English Model II 24 19 BA English Model I SF 9 2 BSc Mathematics 40 31 BSc Physics 32 25 MSc Chemistry SF 20 16 MCom 15 15 MA Economics 15 15 MA English SF 15 14 MSc Mathematics 10 10 MSc Physics 12 10 V NET/JRF Winners

SI. No. Name NET/JRF 1. Nikhil Xavier NET 2. Anila Titus NET 3. Kochurani KG NET

VI Research

(i) Publications

Our faculty and research scholars published more than 6 research papers in reputed National/International journals and about 11 research papers in regional level journals and conference/seminar proceedings. VII Seminars and Workshops

Various seminars and workshops were conducted by every department during the year 2016- 2017 - A total of 23 Seminars and Workshops were conducted during this academic year.

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VIII Achievement of Students

Altogether 20 students achieved various prizes in cultural as well as sports competitions. 14 Students of St. Paul’s College Kalamassery secured awards in cricket tournament. Haritha J. secured A grade in Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam and other forms of Classical Dances in the MGU Youth Festival.

Sharook K Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Francis Abhishek Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Surendran Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Adarsh Raj Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Alfik P.S Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Allen Saju Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Ameer Zeeshan Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Vishnu P.K Aravind N Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Shaji Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Joseph Xavier Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Abin Mathew Gabriel Ben Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Kurian Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Libin James Short Story Writing - Hindi -Second Individ Prize ual State Cultural Liya Justine Short Story Writing - Conducted By Individ Indian Chamber of Commerce ual State Cultural Mridhula P.R Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Riswan K.S Individ Meshuuga - Quiz Competition ual State Cultural Santhi M.S Mg University Cricket (Men)-Runner Up Team University Sports Shyjith K.S Individ Sreelakshmi R Meshuuga - Poetry Writing ual State Cultural Nair A Grade Bharatanatyam, Mgu Arts Individ Festival ual University Cultural Haritha J A Grade Mohiniyattam, Mgu Arts Individ Festival ual University Cultural Haritha J A Grade Other Forms Of Classical Dance, Mgu Arts Festival Team University Cultural Haritha J

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IX N.S.S., N.C.C., Career and Placement Cell, Department Associations etc. were very active with various programmes.

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X Department Fest

All the departments conducted various fests in our College.

XI Campus Placement

147 students from various departments were placed in the same year in different established industrial and educational institutions and firms.

XII Alumni Activities

It is the alumni associations that oversee all the alumni activities of the institution, and also provide the arena to bring them back to their alma mater. Alumni meets are usually held by various departments where the ex-students share their industry experiences with the students which empower them to gear up with the competitive world also they have taken the initiative to provide suggestions concerning the functioning and infrastructure of the College. Alumni meets are organised every year. Economics department has organised alumni meets during the last five years.

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XIII Eminent Persons Visited the College

Name of Sl. Designation with Title of the Departmen eminent Date Occasion No address programme t/Club person Associate Regional Chemistry Dr. P. Professor,Departm seminar World and 1 Ananthapad ent of Chemistry, 08.06.2016 Environment Chemistry Environmen manabhan Maharajas's Day t College,Ernakulam Celebration Former Principal, Prof. Harry St. Albert's College Talk on 2 06.07.2016 NAAC training IQAC Cleetus and NAAC Peer Autonomy team Member Sdss Iv Survey Operations An Era Of Meet The 3 Dr. Vivek M Scientist, Astronomic 14.07.2016 Physics Scientist University Of al Surveys Utah, Usa Orientation Orientation program for program for Mr. Joy Retd. Faculty, St. newly 4 26-07-2016 newly joined IQAC Sleeba Paul's College joined students and students and parents parents Programme Professor and Dr. Joao on researcher of Vincent Disability: Teacher 5 disability studies, 29.08.2016 IQAC Ganzarolli de Possibilities Training Federal University Oliveira of Social of Rio de Janeiro Integration

Polluting Effects Of Dr. A. V. Director of MCA, Physics Club 6 Media On 01.09.2016 Physics Alex UC College, Aluva Inauguration Present Youth

Assistant Regional Professor, Dept. of Ozone and Mr.Baiju. seminar Ozone 7 Chemistry, Bharat Climate 14.09.2016 Chemistry K.P Day Mata College, Change Celebration Thrikkakkara

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A talk on " Prime numbers: Msc Dr. K IMSC, CIT Mathematic 8 the basic 29.09.2016 Enrichment Sreenivas Campus, Chennai s building Programme blocks of integers.

A talk on Associate Statistical Professor, Thermodyna 24.11.2016 Dr. Jude Department of 9 mics and its & Invited Talk Chemistry Mendez Chemistry, Research 28.11.2016 St.Albert's College, Opportunitie Ernakulam s Rev. Fr. Adv. Seminar on 10 Resource Person 16.12.2016 Invited Talk English SF Dr. Jaison IPR Former Dean, Msgr. Faculty of Indian Dr. P.V. Raphael Languages, Sree Annual 11 Krishnan Olattupural 16.12.2019 IQAC Sankaracharya Program Nair Memorial University of Lecture Sanskrit Mind Power 17.12.2016 WWS external 12 Lalu Malyil JCI trainer and & mentoring WWS Leadership 11.2.2017 sessions Visiting Faculty, Dr. T. R. International Physics Physics Stage 13 Ananthakrish 22.12.2016 Physics School Of Stage Show Show nan Photonics, CUSAT Deputy Career Sri. Saju Development Opportunitie 14 13.01.2017 Invited Talk Economics Surendren Commissioner, s in CSEZ,Kakkanadu Economics

Dr. Professor (Rtd), Career and WWS external Rangarajan Maharaja’s English 14.01.2017 15 mentoring WWS Gopalakrishn College, Communica 11.2.2017 sessions an Ernakulam tion

Team Former Principal, Building WWS external Dr. Mary Maharaja’s 16 and Time 28.01.2017 mentoring WWS Matilda College, Managemen sessions Ernakulam t

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Wetlands Post Doctoral for Disaster World 17 Dr. Martin Fellow, KUFOS, 08.02.2017 Chemistry Risk Wetlands day Panangad reduction

Career Suptd of Customs, Guidance WWS external Mr. M. Cochin and 04.02.2017 18 mentoring WWS Shairaj, International Personality 18.02.2017 sessions Airport Developmen t

Dr. Former Head of the Rangarajan Shakespeare 19 Dept. of English, 10.02.2017 English Gopalakrishn Revisited Maharaja’s College an

Assistant professor, The 20 Rajesh James SH College, Language of 10.02.2017 English Thevara Films National Science Writer, Unscientific 21 Dr. Shaiju P 28.02.2017 Science Day Physics Cusat Science 2017 Science And Technology Managing Director, National Mr. Sunil J For 22 Sightica Solutions 28.02.2017 Science Day Physics Mathew Specially Pvt Ltd 2017 Abled Persons Assistant Professor And Head Of The National Dr. Nijo Department, Sky Watch 23 28.02.2017 Science Day Physics Varghese Sacred Heart Programme 2017 College, Chalakkudi Interview E C K former Deputy 3.3.2017 WWS external Skills, 24 Unnikrishnan General Manager 4.3. 2017 mentoring WWS Aptitude , of Bank of India 10.3.2017 sessions tests Professor, Centre Empowerme National 25 Dr. J Devika for Development nt and 16.03.2017 Economics Seminar Studies, TVM liberation

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Overseas Educational Representative at Opportunitie the UN and s for Director, Students of Janelle International 26 English 28.04.2017 English Ramusseon Training Programs Literature- Division at International Montana State isation of university Higher Education

Overseas Educational Opportunitie s for Admissions Students of Brenda counsellor of 27 English 28.04.2017 English Cuellar Eastern Illinois Literature- University International isation of Higher Education Associate Professor, Dr. Cyriac Department of Chemical 28 16.05.2017 Invited Talk Chemistry Mathew Chemistry, Bonding St.Albert's College, Ernakulam

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XIV College Union Election

The College Union Election was conducted peacefully on 11 November 2016 and Mr. Mathews Victor Puravankara was elected as the Chairman.

XV Extension Activities

Name of the activity Organizing unit Wildlife Week-Managalavanam Visit & cleaning the premises Department of Chemistry Department of Chemistry Christmas Celebration @ Providence Home, Vilangu, Kizhakkabalam & Vilangu Organization Department of Chemistry Student Teacher Programme & HMT School,Kalamassery Department of Chemistry Wetland day celebrations at Kadamakudy & Kadamakudy Panchayath Department of Digital Literacy Campaign in Pizhala Island , Economics & Pizhala Grama panchyath Department of Visit to an Orphanage ‘Valsalyam’ in Kalamassery Muncipality Economics & Valsalyam Orphanage Department of Teaching Mathematics for High School Students at HMT Educational Mathematics & HMT High School School, Kalamassery Department of Physics & Exhibition at Government Higher Secondary School Govt Higher Secondary School Kadamakudy Educate Public on Digital Banking and cashless transactions Department of Physics National Science Day- Sky watch Programme Department of Physics

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Department of English & Student Teacher Programme Govt L.P.S Pallilankara World environment Day NSS unit , St. Paul's College NSS unit , St. Paul's Financial Support to poorer students College NSS unit , St. Paul's Rally – awareness of a need to protect river from pollution. College NSS unit , St. Paul's NSS Day Celebration College NSS, AIMS and HDFC Gandhi Jayanthi Celebration Bank NSS, AIMS and HDFC World Aids Day Bank National Energy Conservation Day NSS, BEE Residential Camp at Muppathadam NSS unit , St. Paul's College Visited Valsalyam NSS & Valsalyam orphanage

XVI Two new Course BBA and BSc Computer Science were added this year.

XVII Teachers and Non-Teaching Staff Retired

Sri Gildinose N J – Lab Assistant retired from service this year.

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A Word of Gratitude

On this occasion I gratefully remember the co-operation and goodwill extended by the Management, members of the faculty and non-teaching staff, students, parents, alumni, media and the public. Also I remember thankfully the services rendered by Dr. Rosephilo K J and Dr. Sobhana Michael (Vice Principal) for the co-operation and support extends to me by all the members of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the College is also duly acknowledged. Above all I thank Almighty God and our Heavenly Patron St. Paul the Apostle for the abundant blessing received during the last academic year.

Principal St. Paul’s College, Kalamassery

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ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE KALAMASSERY Re-accredited with ‘A’ Grade (Third Cycle) by NAAC (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam) HMT Colony P.O., Kalamassery, Ernakulam, Kerala, India